A dream come true
Cassandra and Christopher’s wedding day was a romantic extravaganza with the bride arriving in style, in a horse-drawn carriage. Hunter... Read Story
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Simply elegant
For 15 years, homeowners Derek and Barbara had spent weekends in a unit on the waterfront in scenic Boat Harbour. When a block of land came up for sale right next to it, they simply couldn’t resist. The couple wanted to build a holiday home with enough space for themselves, their children and grandchildren. A... Read Story Read StoryCreating country comforts
Interior designer Naomi Findlay writes about completing the first stage of restoringthe country charm of Waukivory Estate. Those of you who have read my first article about Waukivory Estate may remember that this site had been unloved and abandoned for over a decade. What had once been a thriving dairy farm with fields of crops... Read Story Read StoryLibraries’ bountiful harvest
Councils and community groups are cultivating a trend as seed librariesflourish across the Hunter Growing your own food at home is hardly a new trend – but the opportunity to “borrow” the seeds to start your vegetable patch from the local library has sparked a flourishing new crop of gardeners in the Hunter. Seed libraries... Read Story Read StoryBuy local, buyHUNTER
Drawing from a seemingly endless well of inspiration and creativity, the quality of our local artisan producers is second to none: whether it’s fashion, artworks, food and drink, jewellery or home wares. Some of them have already made a name for themselves, others are only just starting out or struggling to get noticed. To make... Read Story Read Story
Living in a shed, building a castle
Natasha and Chris had built a Federation-style home in Stroud and were looking for a project to showcase their passion... Read Story
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A bit of retail therapy?
Morpeth’s stone pavements are wide, and its quaint, inviting alleys full of hidden delights that are yours to discover. Within... Read Story
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Prepare to be spoilt
High Tea on the Hunter on Swan Street is the perfect place to end (or start) your visit to Morpeth. Kerryl... Read Story
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Always buy Chardonnay
by Sally Evans It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Australia’s favourite white wine. Virtually unknown until the 1970s, Aussie Chardonnay... Read Story
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Newcastle: Lock’s Paddock
Newcastle East End newcomer Lock’s Paddock has already made a big impression. The Italian and Spanish inspired eatery is big... Read Story
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Creating country comforts
Interior designer Naomi Findlay writes about completing the first stage of restoringthe country charm of Waukivory Estate. Those of you... Read Story
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Dungog – Stella Bistro
Set on Dungog’s main street, Stella’s is your shortcut to a European holiday in the midst of a lovely Aussie... Read Story
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Beauty products with Raw food ingredients for sensitive skin
“I love a long hot shower,” says Shannon Edwards, the creative dynamo behind Glendale based organic skincare brand Mint.s Body.... Read Story
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Intimate and special
Madeline and Joshua chose the picturesque hinterland of the Central Coast for their wedding day. And what a day it... Read Story
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